What Is This Tool?
This converter enables you to transform flow measurements from milliliters per day, a volume-based unit for very low flow rates, into pounds per day representing mass flow of gasoline standardized at 15.5°C. It is designed specifically for use in the petroleum industry to standardize fuel measurements by mass at a reference temperature.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in milliliters per day you want to convert
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Select the target unit as pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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Review the converted mass flow output displayed in pounds per day
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Use the result to aid in fuel management or reporting tasks
Key Features
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Converts low volumetric flow rates from milliliter/day to mass flow in pound/day for gasoline
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Accounts for gasoline density standardized at 15.5 degrees Celsius
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Supports applications in refinery processing, pipeline inventory, and fuel custody transfer
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User-friendly interface ideal for online, browser-based conversions
Examples
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10 milliliters/day equals 0.016299416 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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100 milliliters/day equals 0.16299416 pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
Common Use Cases
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Monitoring very low flow rates in clinical or laboratory environments
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Calculating fuel mass flow for custody transfer and inventory at gasoline terminals
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Conducting refinery throughput and gasoline blending mass balance evaluations
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Reporting fuel consumption or emissions standardized at a reference temperature
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm gasoline temperature is near 15.5°C for accurate conversion results
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Use this tool primarily for low volumetric flow rates to mass flow conversions
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Apply conversions carefully when comparing fuel quantities standardized at the reference temperature
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Avoid using this conversion for fluids other than gasoline or differing temperature conditions
Limitations
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Conversion depends on gasoline density standardized at 15.5°C; changes in temperature or composition can alter accuracy
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Not suitable for fluids other than gasoline at the specified reference temperature
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Best used for low volumetric flow rates converted to mass flow; may not apply for higher or different flow scenarios
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature of 15.5°C important in this conversion?
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The 15.5°C temperature standardizes gasoline density to provide consistent mass flow calculations, which is critical for accurate measurement and comparison in the petroleum industry.
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Can this converter be used for fluids other than gasoline?
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No, this tool is designed for gasoline flow conversion standardized at 15.5°C and might not give accurate results for other fluids or temperature contexts.
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What kind of flow rates is this conversion appropriate for?
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This conversion is intended for very low volumetric flow rates measured in milliliters per day converted to mass flow in pounds per day.
Key Terminology
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Milliliter/day (mL/d)
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A unit of volumetric flow rate representing the volume of one milliliter moved over one day, used for very low continuous flow measurements.
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Pound/day (Gasoline at 15.5°C)
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A mass flow rate expressing the mass of gasoline delivered or consumed per day in pounds, standardized to 15.5 degrees Celsius for density consistency.
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Standard Temperature (15.5°C)
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A reference temperature used in the petroleum industry to standardize gasoline density for accurate flow and inventory calculations.